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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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