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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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