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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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