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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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