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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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