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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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