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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education