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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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