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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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