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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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