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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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