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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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