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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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