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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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