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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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