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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not 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 issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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