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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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