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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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