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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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