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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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