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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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