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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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