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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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