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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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