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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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