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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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