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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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