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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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