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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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