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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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