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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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