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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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