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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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