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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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