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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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