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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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