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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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