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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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