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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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