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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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