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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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