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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX 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 teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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