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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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