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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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