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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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