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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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