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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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