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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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