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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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