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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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