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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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