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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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