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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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