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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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