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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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