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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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