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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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