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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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