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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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