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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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