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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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