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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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