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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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