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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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