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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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