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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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