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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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