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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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