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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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