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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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