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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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