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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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