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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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