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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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