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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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