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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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