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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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