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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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