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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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