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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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