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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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