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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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