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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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