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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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