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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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