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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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