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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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