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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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