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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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