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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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