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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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