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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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