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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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