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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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