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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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