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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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