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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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