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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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