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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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