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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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