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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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