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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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