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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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