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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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