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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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