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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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