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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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