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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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