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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? 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 manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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