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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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