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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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