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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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