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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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