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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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