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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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