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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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