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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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