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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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