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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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