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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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