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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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