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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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