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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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