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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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