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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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