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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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