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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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