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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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