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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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