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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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