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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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