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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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