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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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