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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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