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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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