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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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