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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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