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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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