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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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