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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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