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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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