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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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