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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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