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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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