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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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