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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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