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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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