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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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