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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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