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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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