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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively 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 several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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