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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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