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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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