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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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