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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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