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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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