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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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