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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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