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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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