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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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