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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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