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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like United States 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 we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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