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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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