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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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