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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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