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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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