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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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