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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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