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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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