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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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