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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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