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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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