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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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