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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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