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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and 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 organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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