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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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