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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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