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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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