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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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