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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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