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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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