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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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