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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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