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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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