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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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