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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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