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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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