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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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