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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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