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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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