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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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