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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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