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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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