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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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