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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and 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 participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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