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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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