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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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