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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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