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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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