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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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