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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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