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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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