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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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