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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education