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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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