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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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