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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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