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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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