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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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