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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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