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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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