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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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