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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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