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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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