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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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