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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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