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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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