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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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