diff --git a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/open_ended_module.py b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/open_ended_module.py
index febc74895a..919bc9a0dc 100644
--- a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/open_ended_module.py
+++ b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/open_ended_module.py
@@ -623,7 +623,7 @@ class OpenEndedModule():
             'cols' : 80,
             'hidden' : '',
             'id' : 'open_ended',
-            'msg' : "",
+            'msg' : self.latest_feedback(),
             }
 
         html = system.render_template('open_ended.html', context)