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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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