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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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