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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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