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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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