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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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