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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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