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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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