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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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