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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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