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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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