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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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