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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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