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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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