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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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