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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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