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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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