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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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