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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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