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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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