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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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