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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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