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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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