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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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