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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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