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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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