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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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