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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC 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 handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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