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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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