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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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