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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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