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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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