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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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