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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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