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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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