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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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