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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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