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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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