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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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