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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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