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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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