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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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