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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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