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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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