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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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