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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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