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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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