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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually 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 elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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