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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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