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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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