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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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