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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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