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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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