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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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