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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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