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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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