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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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