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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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