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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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