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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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