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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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