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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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