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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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