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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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