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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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