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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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