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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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