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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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