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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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