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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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