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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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