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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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