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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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