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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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