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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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