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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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