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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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