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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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