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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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