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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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