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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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