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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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