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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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