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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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