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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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