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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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