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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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