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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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