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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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