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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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