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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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