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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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