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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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