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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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