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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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