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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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