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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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