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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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