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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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