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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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