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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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