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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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