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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not 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 attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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