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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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