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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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