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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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