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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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