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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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