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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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