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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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