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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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