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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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