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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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