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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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