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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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