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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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