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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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