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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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