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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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