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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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