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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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