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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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