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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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