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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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