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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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