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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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