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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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