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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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