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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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