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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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