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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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