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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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