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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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