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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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