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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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