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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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