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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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