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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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