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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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