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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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