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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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