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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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