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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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