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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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