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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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