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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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