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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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