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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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