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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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