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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 evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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