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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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