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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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