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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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