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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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