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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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