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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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