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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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