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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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