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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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