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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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