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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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