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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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