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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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