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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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