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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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