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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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