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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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