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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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