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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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