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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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