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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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