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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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