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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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