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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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