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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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