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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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