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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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