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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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