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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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