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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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