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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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