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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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