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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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