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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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