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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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