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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly 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 topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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