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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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