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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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