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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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