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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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