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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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