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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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