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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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