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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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