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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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