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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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