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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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