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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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