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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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