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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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