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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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