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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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