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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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