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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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