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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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