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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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