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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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