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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand 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 teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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