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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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