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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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