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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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