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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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