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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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