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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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