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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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