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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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