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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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