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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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