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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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