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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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