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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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