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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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