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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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