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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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