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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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