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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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