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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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