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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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