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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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