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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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