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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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