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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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