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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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