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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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