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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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