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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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