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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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