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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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