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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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