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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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