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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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