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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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