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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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