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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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