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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment 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 low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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