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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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