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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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