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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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