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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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