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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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