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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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