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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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