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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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