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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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