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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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