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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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