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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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