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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and 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 poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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