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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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