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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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