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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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