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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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