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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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