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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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