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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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