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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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