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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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