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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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