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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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