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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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