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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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