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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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