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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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