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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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