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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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