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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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