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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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