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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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