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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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