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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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