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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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