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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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