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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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