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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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