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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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