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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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