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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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