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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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