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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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