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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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