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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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