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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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