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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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