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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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